Governor’s Hometown Award to LaSalle County
Springfield, IL – Representatives from LaSalle County Health Department’s Medical Reserve Corps were in Springfield Wednesday to accept the “Governor’s Hometown Award.” LaSalle County was chosen to receive the award for work addressing the opiod crisis through
Streator Fire extinguishes unintentional roof fire
The Streator Fire Department extinguished a structure fire late Tuesday night, November 7, 2017. Firefighters were called to 115 W Kent Street at 11:22 pm after a report that the roof of the residence was on fire.
Peru Police Arrest Man Using Fake Currency
PERU – A 27 year-old transient has been arrested in a sting operation after allegedly using counterfeit currency to purchase pizza in Peru. Since late December, according to Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei, there was an ongoing
Overcoming Opioids- ER Pain Relief
(Chicago AP) Many patients are first introduced to powerful opioid painkillers in the emergency room. A new study released Tuesday tested over-the-counter pain relievers on people with broken bones and sprains. Researchers found acetaminophen plus ibuprofen worked
Streator House Fires Keep Firefighters busy
A busy 24-hours for Streator Area Firefighters. Around 11:30 last night, they responded to a residential fire on West Kent Street. No immediate word on the cause of the fire. Grand Ridge and Streator Firefighters battled a